Students from local high schools gather for a day of team building and leadership development
Saturday, August 10, 2024, 9:00 AM
By The Woodlands Student Center Staff
The Woodlands, TX - On a bright Saturday morning, students from various high schools across The Woodlands gathered at the Maverick Conference Center at Lone Star College for the 2024 Interact Leadership Training. Organized by the District 5910 Rotary Club of The Woodlands, the event aimed to equip future Interact officers with the skills and knowledge necessary to lead their clubs effectively.
The session began with a light breakfast, where students had the chance to meet peers from other schools in the Houston area. Participants engaged in team-building exercises that fostered collaboration and camaraderie. As the day progressed, they attended workshops focusing on improving organizational and communication skills, crucial for their roles in the Interact community.
Mrs. Theresa Wagaman, past president of the Rotary, emphasized the importance of the event, stating, “Today’s purpose is to create a foundation that each and every member of our Interact clubs can build upon, making their clubs stronger, more fun, more engaging, and more inviting.”
LaVette Bell, Interact sponsor for College Park High School, remarked, “It’s a great opportunity to add leadership tools to their toolboxes that will equip them to lead throughout the year and life.”
Interact presidents like Allana Trinidad from College Park High School and Madeline Meissner from The Woodlands High School expressed their enthusiasm for the new school year, noting the value of exchanging ideas and learning more about their roles. Bill Friebel, District Chair for Interact, highlighted the importance of the training in preparing these young leaders to have a successful year.
"We are training the future leaders of our world," said Denton Florian, Current President of the Rotary Club of The Woodlands.
The event concluded with students sharing their goals and project ideas, leaving the conference with a renewed sense of purpose and direction.
"We are training the future leaders of our world," said Denton Florian, Current President of the Rotary Club of The Woodlands. He commended the students for their dedication, emphasizing the significance of their participation on a Saturday morning.
Interact is Rotary International's service club for young people ages 12 to 18. Interact clubs are sponsored by Rotary clubs (and may be co-sponsored by Rotaract clubs), which provide support and guidance, but they are self-governing and self-supporting.
Rotary Club of the Woodlands website: https://www.woodlandsrotary.org/
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